Which Surface is right for you?

Which version of Surface is right for me?

A powerful PC with the application support and security features you've come to expect from Microsoft.

Buy this version if you need to use Windows 7 software and the ability to connect to a work or school network.

An ultra-thin and light "take anywhere" design with all-day battery life (up to 8 hours). Light, loaded, and ready to work when you are.

Buy this version if you want to enjoy the best of the Windows Store, plus the newest version of Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 for getting things done with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and OneNote.

What types of things can I do with this version of Surface?

Use the most powerful version of Surface to run full versions of software desktop applications1 and apps from the Windows Store. Surface Pro also includes a pen.

Get up to 8 hours of battery life and Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview2 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote).

Touch vs. Type Cover

Touch Cover is an amazingly thin and ultra-light dual keyboard cover, with a spill-resistant surface, it comes in several vibrant colors to express your personal style.

Type Cover has a full row of function keys, and marries the comfort and speed of a traditional laptop keyboard with an incredibly thin form factor so you can be productive anywhere, anytime.

[1] Office products and other desktop apps sold separately from Surface Pro.

[2] Microsoft Home and Student 2013 RT Preview edition installed with Surface RT. Final Office Home and Student version will be installed via Windows Update when available (free download; ISP fees apply). Some features and programs unsupported. Office Home and Student 2013 RT Preview and the final version are not for use in commercial, nonprofit, or revenue generating activities. Commercial license options available (sold separately). See http://office.com/officeRT.

[3] System software uses significant storage space. Available storage is subject to change based on system software updates and apps usage. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. For more information, see surface.com/storage